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A year after passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act, food companies await regulatory proposals for preventive controls and other requirements of the new law.
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The Thayer all-stainless steel MWF-SGSP-OS sanitary, open-construction weigh belt feeder is used for processing snack food, cereal, pasta and pet food.
Used for fat analysis and contaminant detection, the Eagle FA 720 PRO X-ray inspection system utilizes dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry technology to measure the amount of X-rays that are absorbed by the fat content and lean meat through the use of 2 specific X-ray energies.
Featuring an Fmax of 51 KHz and up to 102,400 lines of resolution, the LUDECA VIBXPERT II portable, route-based vibration analyzer collects all forms of machine vibrations, bearing conditions, process data and visual inspection information; the data is stored on the expandable compact flash card for report generation or later transfer to the software for further analysis, reporting and archiving.
The Grote AP Series Waterfall topping applicator automatically applies a variety of toppings including shredded cheese, dry ingredients and individually quick frozen meats and vegetables onto pizza crusts, French bread or bagels.
Used for packaging sanitation in the food packaging industry, nutraceutical manufacturing and industry environments including laboratories and clean rooms, VIGILAIR Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) systems provide a 99.9% kill rate of microorganisms.
The Ross Industries INPAK IN50 inline tray sealer produces modified atmosphere packages (MAP) from preformed trays of almost any size or shape; it supplies gas to just the package, not the entire bottom tool.
Designed for small to mid-sized food processors, Dynamic Checkmate software tracks, maintains and manages production equipment with up-to-the-minute information.
The Frigoscandia GYRoCOMPACT M-10 spiral freezer includes hygienic features such a stainless steel, fully welded, insulated freezer enclosure that allows for an optional steam-in-freezer sanitation system; it also has hygienic evaporator coil features, including an anti-microbial fin alloy technology and extruded fin design.
Lantech LeanWrap stretch wrappers ensure adequate containment force is everywhere on the load, securely bond the pallet with a film cable and eliminate long or dragging film tails.
Suitable for the high-volume production of poultry, meat, prepared foods and bakery products, the Heat and Control compact spiral oven can be used for long-duration cooking or very high volume production.
The Motoman MotoSight 2-D vision application integrates a Cognex In-Sight Micro camera and Motoman Pendant Vision application software to add vision to Motoman robots.
Hinds-Bock multiple-piston and servo-driven pump fillers can be sanitized by pulling a lever; the hopper and spout plate tilt back for sanitizing of the depositor head.
Designed to test the strength of a magnet to determine how effective it will be in its given application, IMI magnetic pull test kits can be used as part of a regular quality control program or to compare 2 magnetic devices that look very similar on the outside, but may have different magnetic circuitry or magnet material on the inside.
Interstate Specialty Products custom die-cut PTFE gaskets, seals, washers and related parts requiring chemical-, corrosion-, moisture- and temperature-resistance can be made from virgin or filled PTFE, PFA, TFM and expanded PTFE with glass fiber, carbon or graphite.
Capable of handling high-speed applications up to 140+/min., the Hunkar Brute 9800 printer applicator is based on an aircraft-quality 1/2-in. thick anodized aluminum base plate.
FDA compliant, igus iglide A350 plastic bushings are blue in color for easier detection. Suitable for applications in the food, packaging and bottle-filling industries, they can handle long-term temperatures up to 356ºF.
Built to accommodate the latest generation of HMI operator panels, the Rittal Comfort Panel enclosure can be configured to meet any size operator panel.
Compatible with all roller and chain conveyor systems, the Cabka CPP 130 lightweight pallet has a specially designed bottom support that enables nestability and transportation on automated conveyor systems.
Designed for harsh poultry packaging environments, the Yamato Dataweigh Omega multihead weigher withstands severe washdown procedures and has an IP67 rating.
Engineered for heating liquids without scale build-up, the APV Cavitator mixing and dispersing equipment takes a fluid into the unit’s housing, where it is passed through a controlled cavitation field created by the reactor’s spinning rotor, and uses the force of cavitation in a controlled manner to process materials.
Designed to inspect free-falling products in vertical packaging applications, Safeline throat metal detectors can be installed in confined spaces such as those typically found between the outlet of a multi-head weigher and the inlet to a bagger.
Enabling producers to automate their primary packaging applications, Adept OctoMation Robotic Workforce pre-engineered machine platforms are used for loading and packing jobs in the food industry.
VPG BLH load cell modules offer a dynamic environment accuracy of 0.01%, electronic calibration, single- and multi-scale control (up to eight 6-load cell systems) and a degrade mode.
Fortress mGard trapped key interlocks mechanically safeguard dangerous machines and hazardous processes, and provide access control without the need for wiring.
Designed for dry-filled pre-made and FFS pouches, stick packs, sachets and flexible packaging, the PTI VeriPac 425/LP automatic online inspection system includes vacuum decay leak testing technology that provides non-destructive package testing and reliable leak detection as small as 10 microns.
Providing protection for food manufactured in trays or plastic packages, Luceo ThermoSecure inspection machines offer tray pack, labeling and product appearance inspection, in addition to mix-up prevention and the detection of foreign particles in seals.
Supporting the new IEEE 802.11n WLAN standard, noax Industry PCs provide data transfer rates up to 450 MBit/s and a net bit rate of approximately 180 MBit/s; to optimize speed, users can employ either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz channel.
The VAC-U-MAX Model 1020 continuous-duty industrial vacuum features a positive displacement pump designed for the high-volume recovery of up to 5 tons/hr.; it can also be used in the recovery of heavy materials including sludges and other similar materials.
Available with Erium Rare Earth RE6HP in all models, Eriez Rare Earth grate magnets extract small and fine iron when installed in steep-sloped, odd- and irregular-shaped hoppers, vertical closed chutes and ducts.
With a servo-driven dual-lobe pump, the Formax VerTex1000 forming system provides accurate fills at drum speeds up to 30rpm and fill rates up to 18,000 lbs./hr.; the servo knock-out eliminates release issues.
Omega OM-DAQ-USB-2401 series USB 2.0 full-speed thermocouple/voltage input data acquisition modules are fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports.
Manufactured in facilities registered to the industrial hygiene requirements of ISO 21469:2006, Mobil food-grade lubricants are formulated with base stocks and additives that meet the NSF International’s H1 lubricant formulation requirements for products used in food and beverage processing applications in which incidental food contact might occur.
Designed for spray dryers in the food and dairy industry, the KMA AAIRMAXX ESP electrostatic dust filter system consists of several vertically arranged stainless steel tubes.
Constructed of stainless steel, Wilden Pro-Flo X Hygienic Series air-operated diaphragm pumps deliver sanitary performance for a variety of food and beverage processing operations, handling a range of viscosities, solids and shear-sensitive products.
Used in operations such as dark meat deboning and breast trimming, the Gainco YieldPlus debone/trim management system automatically weighs incoming product to a target batch weight and distributes it to each operator for further processing; the product distribution system regulates the flow of product batches.
Capable of providing accurate temperature measurements in extreme conditions, the testo 176 T1 1-channel temperature logger has a robust metal housing that protects it from dirt, impact and moisture.
The Standard-Knapp 939S Versatron Soft Catch servo case packer handles the thinner, lightweight, more fragile glass containers used in the move toward sustainable packaging.
Engineered to help optimize utility cooling water and process water applications in the food and beverage industry, GE TrueSense advanced cooling solutions integrate 3 functionalities into one platform: direct online monitoring of critical water chemistries, personal instrumentation that cuts offline testing time, and a data analysis and display capability that provides insight into system status.
Featuring a maintenance-free mechanical drive, Key Horizon horizontal motion conveyors provide sanitary horizontal motion conveying for fragile, seasoned, coated and frozen food products at speeds up to 42 ft./ min.
Suitable for the production of fruit and vegetable juices, baby foods and soy milk, Romaco FrymaKoruma MZ toothed colloid mills have grinding heads that produce particle sizes between 100 and 500 micrometers; coarse, standard and cross-toothed tools are available.
VOC compliant in all 50 US states, Sprayon SP 707 non-chlorinated brake and metal parts cleaner with an ACCU-FORCE trigger combines a cleaning solvent system with a high-output spray system.
Designed for demanding nano-, micro- and ultra-filtration applications, the Alfa Laval LKH-PF centrifugal pump features a heavy-duty design with a 1-in. thick pump casing.
3M ScotchPad carry handles are custom-printed “strips” that stick directly to packages up to 50 lbs. for 1-handed carrying. Offering adhesion to a variety of surfaces, the handles are available in individually dispensed pads for application by hand or can be integrated into an automated packaging process.
Mirel bioplastic materials have physical properties comparable to petroleum-based resins but are biobased and biodegradable in natural soil and water environments, home composting systems and industrial composting facilities.
Designed for meat, poultry, seafood, dairy and produce companies and laboratories with high-throughput requirements, the MOCON fully automated GreenLight 930 bacterial testing system measures bacterial aerobic plate counts and total viable counts.
Engineered to produce a small, precise blowoff with a high-volume, high-velocity airflow, the EXAIR Model 1108SS Atto Super air nozzle has an overall length of 0.50 in. with a diameter of 0.16 in.
